Character Relationship Map: Machete

Characters

• Machete (played by Danny Trejo) — protagonist

  Ex-Federal turned vigilante seeking revenge against drug lords and corrupt officials.

• Luz (played by Michelle Rodriguez) — protagonist

  Leader of the Network, an illegal immigrant aid movement in Texas.

• Sartana Rivera (played by Jessica Alba) — supporting

  Persistent ICE agent with a complicated relationship with Machete.

• Senator John McLaughlin (played by Robert De Niro) — supporting

  Corrupt Texas senator pushing anti-immigration policies.

• Von Jackson (played by Don Johnson) — supporting

  Leader of border vigilantes sponsored by Senator McLaughlin.

• Rogelio Torrez (played by Steven Seagal) — supporting

  Powerful Mexican drug lord and former Federal who betrayed Machete.

• Michael Booth (played by Jeff Fahey) — minor

  Spin doctor and businessman orchestrating false flag operations.

Key Relationships

• Michael Booth → Rogelio Torrez (Power Subordinate)
• Senator John McLaughlin → Von Jackson (Power Sponsor)
• Senator John McLaughlin → Michael Booth (Alliance Conspirator)
• Luz → Von Jackson (Conflict Enemy)
• Machete → Sartana Rivera (Romantic Interest)
• Machete → Luz (Alliance Ally)
• Machete → Senator John McLaughlin (Conflict Target)
• Machete → Michael Booth (Professional Employer)
• Machete → Rogelio Torrez (Conflict Arch Enemy)

Story Analysis

A vengeful ex-Federal wages a one-man war against corrupt politicians, drug lords, and border vigilantes.

Plot Progression

1. Betrayal in Mexico
2. The Assassination Contract
3. False Flags and Retaliation
4. Vigilante Showdown